Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham (Post 1857421)

Maybe YT needs to start a babysitting exchange.

That way if you live close to another YT member they can babysit. This would be great for those times when there is no one else.

I know one of my babies owners lives in Orange County near Los Angeles and flys to Oakland or San Francisco if she has to go anywhere for a long period of time. She went to London for a week and flew to SF, I picked up Winston before she flew on to London. The next week I returned him to the SF airport and him and his mom flew home.

I would be happy to babysit a YT members baby if needed.

How about it!

Originally Posted by YorkichonBella (Post 1856459)

I'm so upset that we had to board my Bella and my granpuppy! It was such a Mistake!:mad: Usually, my daughter & I take turns petsitting, but this trip we all went along, me/my husband/my daughter. Bella/Cole were boarded at the Vet for 7 nites.:( Of course, it was our last option, but you would Think being at a Vet - they would be in experienced hands. I called often to check up on them. The day after I left them when I called, I was told they were not with the cats (as I requested). If they barked, they had to be in kennel run. Well, I did wonder if that would be better because I was concerned about them being in a crate for so long, so I felt a little better that it was for the best. They could then be together and play. I continued to call and check and was told they were eating ok and were fine. They close early on Sat. We got home late Sat so this meant they had to stay 2 more nites. My husband & I were there 7:30 am Mon to get them. I hated that we were not allowed to pick them up earlier on weekend due to regular staff not there to check out, etc. Anyway, they brought them out - my husband grabbed Cole. I grabbed Bella. We were concentrating on giving them Love/Attention when Bella started gagging! The assistant had put one of those leashes around her neck that pulls and of course she was excited and it was really tight. They should Never use these on small dogs anyway!:mad: But that's not the worst......out of the corner of my eye as my husband was helping me to get the leash off Bella.....I noticed the assistant holding the 2 red striped beds we had left......(you can see in avatar pic)......they weren't even the same color. Drenched in Urine! I couldn't believe my eyes. I said to her....."What HAPPENED?" She replied.....I don't know. I didn't work this weekend. I was so Angry.:mad: I asked, Were they even taken out? She replied - yes, twice a day. I was so Angry, I just wanted to get them out of there and said LOUDLY.....they won't be coming back!! The beds were so bad, we threw them away. I hate to think of what they went through. NEVER AGAIN! And I hope everyone learns from my mistake. I spent today giving them much Needed Love & feeling guilty. I'm not sure how I will handle w/Vet tomorrow, but I'm not letting this go. What would you do?

Originally Posted by amandawash (Post 1857365)

I am going to get flamed here and I'm am sorry for making this comment....

I realize everyone thinks that the vet's office should be the best place for boarding due to the fact there is a vet there. However, a vet does not go to 6-8 years of school to board dogs. They are extremely busy, many times they have nothing AT ALL to do with the boarders- why would they? They are busy with clients all day. And I am sorry, but a "good vet" should not be required to come in on their after hours to check out a dog. Many vets are on-call at least one night per week, sometimes more, and usually weekends as well. This is for emergencies. Are they not allowed a life with their family??

Most vet offices I have seen do not allow dogs to be released until working hours. They are not getting paid enough money to come in on their own time. If you don't like that, don't take them there.

I am not trying to be a you-know-what, but I am just a little sensitive when people start bashing vets. I know there are some REALLY bad ones out there (the one that lied about the guinea pig) but most are extremely good. I think most vets start out in their career by going absolutely above and beyond, but are quickly soured due to unrealistic expectations, overtly critical clients, and extremely long hours with absolutely no credit.

I'm sorry your babies had this experience. I would not board at a vet's office for the reasons you stated, but please don't blame the vet himself...

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 1857524)

I understand what you are saying, however, if a vet offers this service
he should be responsbile to see that it is done properly. After all he
is collecting a fee for this service as well. It dosen't come free or cheap.
His staff should be trained in caring for the pets as well as giving potty
breaks, play time etc. If he dosen't want to be bothered with this than
he should not be offering the service. What is right is right.

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 1857524)

I understand what you are saying, however, if a vet offers this service
he should be responsbile to see that it is done properly. After all he
is collecting a fee for this service as well. It dosen't come free or cheap.
His staff should be trained in caring for the pets as well as giving potty
breaks, play time etc. If he dosen't want to be bothered with this than
he should not be offering the service. What is right is right.

Originally Posted by amandawash (Post 1857365)

I am going to get flamed here and I'm am sorry for making this comment....

I realize everyone thinks that the vet's office should be the best place for boarding due to the fact there is a vet there. However, a vet does not go to 6-8 years of school to board dogs. They are extremely busy, many times they have nothing AT ALL to do with the boarders- why would they? They are busy with clients all day. And I am sorry, but a "good vet" should not be required to come in on their after hours to check out a dog. Many vets are on-call at least one night per week, sometimes more, and usually weekends as well. This is for emergencies. Are they not allowed a life with their family??

Most vet offices I have seen do not allow dogs to be released until working hours. They are not getting paid enough money to come in on their own time. If you don't like that, don't take them there.

I am not trying to be a you-know-what, but I am just a little sensitive when people start bashing vets. I know there are some REALLY bad ones out there (the one that lied about the guinea pig) but most are extremely good. I think most vets start out in their career by going absolutely above and beyond, but are quickly soured due to unrealistic expectations, overtly critical clients, and extremely long hours with absolutely no credit.

I'm sorry your babies had this experience. I would not board at a vet's office for the reasons you stated, but please don't blame the vet himself...

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 1857524)

I understand what you are saying, however, if a vet offers this service
he should be responsbile to see that it is done properly. After all he
is collecting a fee for this service as well. It dosen't come free or cheap.
His staff should be trained in caring for the pets as well as giving potty
breaks, play time etc. If he dosen't want to be bothered with this than
he should not be offering the service. What is right is right.

Originally Posted by tobyfan (Post 1857514)

This whole thread is VERY upsetting to me mainly because I may HAVE to board Bob the end of next month!!! He has an appointment on April 2nd to be interviewed at Camp Bow Wow in Edmond, Okla to see if he qualifies!!! :confused:
http://www.campbowwow.com/us/ok/edmond/

I will be going to Pennsylvania and now hubby wants to go with me and that leaves me needing to figure out something with Bob. My grandma is having surgery so taking him wont be an option this time.

OMG..Im so worried. I wish wish wish we did have the YT circle of people that would and could watch our beloved babies...I would GLADLY pay for that kind of care, wouldnt you all?????????????